‘”He was a great guy, always positive, a person who lifted you up,” Sape said. “It’s really hard to believe, knowing he was a healthy guy and always upbeat and outgoing. To hear what happened, it’s hard to take personally. I’m just hoping his family will be OK. Everybody looks at it as sports and a game, but we’re people. When reality hits you, life just slows down. We’re all trying to cope.”‘